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Hempstead, NY 11550 · takes infants · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Malachi Child Care is a licensed group home daycare in Hempstead, New York. The state has licensed it since September 30, 2015, for up to 16 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 16 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Malachi Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Nassau County has a median price of $300 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 13 rules in all
For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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416.12(q) If more than one child in the program is receiving breast milk, infant formula or other individualized food items, all containers or bottles must be clearly marked with the child's first and last name. (not corrected)
416.4(c) There must be an operational smoke detector on each floor of the home. (not corrected)
416.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
Corrected during the visit
416.11(i)(23) The premises must be kept free of vermin.
416.11(c)(1) The Licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all caregivers and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:
Corrected during the visit
416.11(a)(2) The written medical statement from the health care provider must also state whether the child is a child with special health care needs and, if so, what special provisions, if any, will be necessary in order for the child to participate in child day care. When the written statement from the health care provider advises the day care program that the child being enrolled is a child with special health care needs, the day care program must work together with the parent and the child's health care provider to develop a reasonable health care plan for the child while the child is in the child care program. The health care plan for the child must also address how the day care program will obtain or develop any additional competencies that the caregivers will need to have in order to carry out the health care plan for the child.
413.3(g)(3)(i) The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.
416.15(b)(19) Within five days of a household member turning eighteen (18) years of age or a person eighteen (18) years of age or older beginning to live in the residence, the program must:
416.14(m) All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.
Corrected during the visit
416.11(b)(1) The provider, assistant(s), and substitute(s), must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:
416.8(j)(1) One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.
Corrected during the visit
416.8(d) Only approved caregivers may be left unsupervised with day care children.
Corrected during the visit
413.4(d)(5) A prospective director, employee or volunteer may begin to work or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home after completing the check described in paragraphs (1) or (2) of subdivision (a) of this section.
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Hempstead, NY 11550 · takes infants · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Hempstead, NY 11550 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Hempstead, NY 11550 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Hempstead, NY 11550 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Hempstead, NY 11550 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Hempstead, NY 11550 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Hempstead, NY 11550 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 30, 2015.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
16, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (516) 489-4072 to ask.
(516) 489-4072.
Hempstead, NY 11550. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.